NTSB investigations: Continental IO-520 series
4,750 cases on aircraft whose registry engine model is Continental IO-520 series. Aircraft are matched to the registry by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model, so older matches can be wrong.
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duckdb -csv -c "SELECT c.\"ntsbNumber\", c.\"eventDate\", c.\"eventType\", c.\"eventCity\", c.\"eventStateOrRegion\", a.n_number, a.\"aircraftMake\", a.\"aircraftModel\", c.\"highestInjuryLevel\", c.\"totalFatal\", c.\"completionStatus\", c.report_url
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c LEFT JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a ON a.case_mkey = c.\"mKey\" AND a.position = 1
WHERE c.\"mKey\" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.engine_model_code IN ('17032'))
ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"Prints the whole list as CSV. It reads the release’s Parquet files over HTTPS, so there’s nothing to download first. Install DuckDB to run it.
SELECT c."ntsbNumber", c."eventDate", c."eventType", c."eventCity", c."eventStateOrRegion", a.n_number, a."aircraftMake", a."aircraftModel", c."highestInjuryLevel", c."totalFatal", c."completionStatus", c.report_url
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c LEFT JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a ON a.case_mkey = c."mKey" AND a.position = 1
WHERE c."mKey" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.engine_model_code IN ('17032'))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESCRun it at the DuckDB prompt, or in any tool that reads Parquet over HTTPS. More ways to query the release are on Use the data.
NTSB ANC03CA089Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 185 · Iliamna, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance during takeoff, which resulted in an in-flight collision with terrain.NTSB DEN03LA135Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A185F · Angel Fire, NMthe instructor's inadequate supervision which resulted in the pilot's loss of directional control and the subsequent impact with the ditch. Contributing factors include the instructor's inadequate remedial action and the inadvertent ground loop/swerve.NTSB ANC03LA084Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 185 · Big Lake, AKThe failure of the pilot of the seaplane and the operator of the jet ski to maintain an adequate visual lookout, which resulted in a collision during the airplane's landing flare.NTSB CHI03LA174Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A188B · McGehee, ARThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing. Contributing factors to the accident were the tailwind condition, the pilot's selection of the wrong runway on which to land and the ditch.NTSB ANC03FA075Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 206 · English Bay, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during an aborted landing, resulting in an inadvertent stall and subsequent collision with water. Factors were the high velocity crosswind conditions, the pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind…NTSB ANC03LA074Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 58 · Hoonah, AKThe locking of the left brake during the landing roll, which resulted in the collapse of the left main landing gear.NTSB CHI03LA190Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A185F · Eveleth, MNThe pilot's misjudgment of speed and distance resulting in an overrun. Factors were the ditch embankment, and the tailwind component.NTSB LAX03LA216Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210D · Carefree, AZfuel exhaustion due to a crack on the elbow fitting to the gascolator resulted in a fuel leak.NTSB DEN03LA118Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210K · Durango, COthe pilot's improper in-flight planning/decision and his failure to maintain aircraft control. Factors contributing to the accident were the high altitude on base turn and final approach, the low airspeed, the pilot's improper use of flaps, the inadvertent…NTSB ANC03LA064Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 185 · Ketchikan, AKThe pilot's abrupt, excessive pull-up during an intentional low level maneuver, and his failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall and subsequent collision with the water.NTSB SEA03CA119Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna P206 · Gooding, IDImproper flare while landing. Factors include inadequate preflight preparation and a tow bar that had not been removed prior to the flight.NTSB SEA03LA122Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 185F · Lexington, ORThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the landing roll. A partially deflated tire and soft terrain were factors.NTSB MIA03FA135Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 414 · N. Fort Myers, FLThe failure of the pilot to maintain airspeed (Vs) following a total loss of engine power from the right engine due to fuel starvation, resulting in an inadvertent stall, uncontrolled descent, and in-flight collision with trees and terrain. Factors in the…NTSB CHI03LA175Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210M · Carlisle, ARThe pilot's improper in-flight decision to descend for landing, at night, without the runway environment insight. Contributing factors were the pilot's disorientation, the embankment and the dark night condition.NTSB LAX03LA210Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech S35 · Weed, CAthe pilot's failure to maintain an adequate terrain/object clearance altitude.NTSB CHI03LA168Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A188B · Hornersville, MOThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during takeoff. A contributing factor was the crosswind.NTSB DEN03LA107Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech S35 · Colorado Spring, COthe pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision in which he mismanaged his fuel supply by failing to switch tanks resulting in fuel starvation and the loss of engine power. A contributing factor was the pilot's diverted attention.NTSB NYC03LA128Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210L · Crisfield, MDThe pilot's inadequate recovery from a bounced landing and his improper flare which resulted in a hard landing. Contributing factors were the windshear and the crosswind.NTSB ANC03LA057Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 185 · Talkeetna, AKThe pilot's excessive taxi speed while attempting to turn the airplane in soft snow, which resulted in a nose over. A factor in the accident was soft snow.NTSB MIA03LA118Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210E · Tallahassee, FLThe arching of the battery electric wire which was chaffing against the main steel braided fuel hose resulting in fire in the engine compartment.NTSB LAX03LA163Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 58 · Big Bear City, CAThe pilot's excessive approach speed and misjudged landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing and collapse of the landing gear. A factor in the accident was the pilot's failure to use flaps.NTSB SEA03LA090Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 95 C-55 · Canby, ORThe pilot's inadequate preflight planning resulting in fuel starvation and subsequent loss of power after takeoff. High vegetation was a factor.NTSB ANC03LA052Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 185 · Fairbanks, AKThe pilot's inadequate compensation for a crosswing during the landing roll. A factor contribuiting to the accident was the presence of a crosswind.NTSB ANC03FA051Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 185 · Talkeetna, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall, an uncontrolled descent and in-flight collision with terrain. A factor associated with the accident was rising terrain.NTSB DEN03LA089Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · Afton, WYthe pilot's failure to achieve an adequate climb rate, resulting in an inflight collision with the sign. Contributing factors were the pilot's improper mixture leaning procedure, the high density altitude, his failure to abort the takeoff in a timely manner,…NTSB FTW03LA151Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A188B · Kinta, OKThe loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing factors were the pilot's failure to supervise the refueling of the aircraft and failure to use his before takeoff checklist.NTSB CHI03LA123Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 95-C55 · Point Lookout, MOFailure of the pilot to maintain control of the aircraft. Contributing factors were the sudden windshift to a tailwind, the wet runway surface, the lack of available runway overrun area and the rocky, descending embankment.NTSB NYC03LA089Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna P206 · Newport, RIThe pilot's inadvertent encounter with propeller blast.NTSB LAX03LA139Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportAero Commander 200D · Corona De Tucso, AZThe pilot's failure to maintain an adequate clearance from obstructions while performing low level passes. The pilot's physical impairment due to a high blood alcohol level was also causal.NTSB SEA03FA165Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 320D · Mazama, WAThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from terrain while maneuvering. Mountainous terrain, trees and mountain obscuration were factors.NTSB FTW03LA129Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech V35B · Fort Worth, TXA loss of engine power due to corrosion and contamination of the fuel system, and the partially blocked fuel lines and nozzles.NTSB IAD03FA045Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · Pomona, NJThe pilot's failure to follow instrument approach procedures. Factors in the accident included the pilot's lack of recent instrument experience and the instrument weather conditions.NTSB NYC03FA079Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportRaytheon V35A · Delaware City, DEThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control. A factor in the accident was instrument meteorological conditions.NTSB ANC03LA039Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 207 · Aniak, AKThe pilot's improper fuel management, and subsequent fuel starvation during cruise flight. A factor contributing to the accident was unsuitable terrain for a forced landing.NTSB MIA03LA082Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · Tavernier, FLThe control interference by the pilot-rated passenger in an attempt to avoid an obstacle, which resulted in a loss of control.NTSB CHI03FA094Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · New Vienna, IAThe improper planning/decision by the pilot to fly into forecast icing conditions with an airplane not equipped with a certified deice system. The continued flight in known icing conditions and the flight to an alternate destination not performed by the pilot…NTSB DEN03FA059Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna A185F · Grand Junction, COthe pilot's poor judgment and his failure to maintain aircraft control. Contributing factors were the high winds and downdrafts, and the pilot's self-induced pressure to go home.NTSB SEA03LA049Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172G · Packwood, WALoss of partial engine power for undetermined reasons during the initial climb after takeoff. Loose gravel/sandy was a factor during the landing roll.NTSB IAD03LA038Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna U206A · Honesdale, PAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing. A factor was the crosswind.NTSB ATL03FA055Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech A-36 · Milledgeville, GAThe pilot's improper IFR procedure by which he failed to maintain the minimum descent altitude, and his failure to maintain obstacle clearance. A factor was low the ceiling.NTSB ATL03FA052Accident · 5 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech BE-36A · Mount Airy, NCThe pilots failure to maintain control of the aircraft due to spatial disorientation. A factor was low clouds.NTSB MIA03FA068Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 36 · Captiva Island, FLThe pilot's VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions and his ensuing failure to maintain altitude/clearance resulting in an in-flight collision with the ocean. A factor was the fog.NTSB ATL03LA046Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · Morristown, TNThe pilot's inadequate preflight planning/decision to initiate flight into known adverse weather conditions, resulting in the in-flight encounter with weather and subsequent in-flight collision with terrain. A factor was airplane performance deteriorated due…NTSB NYC03WA049Accident · No injuriesForeign investigationCessna 188B · Badger, Nfld, CanadaNTSB FTW03LA094Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210L · Morrilton, ARThe failure of the main landing gear to extend and lock, as a result of a hydraulic fluid leak caused by a chaffed and ruptured flex line.NTSB LAX03LA080Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech S-35 · Quartzsite, AZThe driver of the vehicle did not stop prior to crossing the airstrip as directed by airstrip signage.NTSB DEN03FA040Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech V35B · Rock Springs, WYthe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed, resulting in a stall. Factors contributing to the accident were the icing conditions, low altitude, and the high gusting winds.NTSB NYC03FA043Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech V35B · Delaware City, DEThe mechanic's improper engine overhaul. A factor was the night condition.NTSB LAX03LA070Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A188A · Brawley, CAloss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB FTW03LA075Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 401 · Mc Allen, TXThe pilot's failure to manually extend the landing gear to the full down and locked position. A contributing faction was a loss of electrical power, which resulted in the failure of the landing gear to extend.